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Presi dent's Mail - May 11, 1976

House

1. Writes irr regard to his continuing · terest in meeting with the President to discuss the· tuation at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission prior to the appoint­ ment of a successor to Chairman owell W. Perry.

2. Says he will vote to sustain e veto of the foreign military assistance se he believes the $3.2 billion should be u ed for nior citizens here at horne.

3. Writes on behalf of Mrs. adys S. Margolis concerning the plight of Mr. Mi ail ozanevich and his family in the .

4. Guy Vander Jagt Endorses request of the TARs to meet with the President during their convention in June.

5. Al Ullman Recommends Dr. Leon Minear as Commissioner of the Office of Education.

6. Guy Yatron Forwards letter to the President from Jack Yaissle regarding his concern over the effects of OSHA regulations on the small businessmen of central .

7. J. Kenneth Robinson Recommends Bruce E. Lovett for the FCC.

8. Matthew Rinaldo Endorses invitation to be the Commencement speaker at the Merchant Marine Academy on June 21.

9. James Hanley Requests greetings for Mrs. Martha Raaflaub on her lOOth birthday May 21.

10. James Cleveland Sends detailed letter concerning the Presidential campaign. -

President's Mail - May 11, 1976

Senate

IS Robert Taft, Jr. Recommends Benjamin F. Harsh for the U.S. Delegation to the United Nations General Assembly.

2S Carl Curtis Extends invitation to the President and the First Lady to attend the Committee for the Survival of a Free Congress fundraiser on June 14.

3S Forwards drawing of the First President and the current President from Mrs. Kathy Bogue, a silhouette artist. AY 5 1976

President's Mail - May 14, 1976

House

1 . Ray Roberts Makes suggestions regarding notification on recent announcement of V.A. hospitals.

2. Phi lip Ruppe Encloses report and recommendations m e by 15 Republican Congressmen to improve U.S. relatio~ with . ·

3. William Walsh Writes about the specialty steel ~dustry and requests that "you stand fast with respect to ybur earlier decision to impose appropriate import quot~t for a three-year period no later than June 14 of this year."

4. Harley Staggers Forwards rd, "Amer icaAiings," recorded by the Keyser Tri-To s Area Bice~ennial Chorus. Also says the Chorus would like to prestnt a concert at the White House. ! 5. Manuel Lujan Recommends D Jean ~enschel for the Consumer Product Safety Commi

6. Ted Risenhoover Recommends at Ch1aes Luna be continued on the Board of Di ectors .

7. Writes on b alf ¢" himself and the United Transportation Union in ch· ago ~o request that Charles Luna's term on the Amtrak B ard~e extended.

8. Donald Clancy Recommends Lawrence A. Kane, Jr. be reappointed to the President's Committee on Mental Retardation.

9. David Treen Recommends Dr. Merlin Maurice Ohmer for the ·Metric Board.

10. Recommends Daniel L. Skoler for the U.S. Parole Commission.

, 1 <'-- ,.. .. _.: --- ...... vCUII v\.C.L~CJ. Requests greeti1ig~ foJ.· Ht::HJ.·y J. La Fund on his lOOth birthday June 15.

12. Jack Brinkley Requests greetings for ~fr. and Mrs. Edwin P. Morrisey ·on their 50th wedding anniversary May 18.

13. Bob Wilson Sends Bicentennial gift of a handmade flag from several eighth grade students of the Richard Henry Dana Junior High School in San Diego.

14. D. Thomas Iorio Appreciates the letter of congratulations the President sent to him for the John W. ~.fcCormack Annual Award of Excellence. Senate lS Joseph Biden Recommends "a stringent tariff rate. quota, or, at minimum, an orderly marketing agreement" to provide relief to the domestic mushroom industry.

2S Robert Taft Expresses appreciation for the President's letter about the veto of the Child Day Care Services Act. "I would be happy to cooperate in any way I can to extend the moratorium on standards imposed by Congress last October so as to give us time to make the proposed Federal Assistance for Community Services Act."

3S Robert Taft Recommends Lawrence A. Kane, Jr. for reappointment to the President's Committee on Mental Retardation. President's Mail- May 17, 1976

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IS Writes on behalf of the Senate Steering Committee about S. 1284, the Hart Anti-trust bill. The Committee wants a White House public statement opposing the bill so that their support of the Administration's position can be more effective on the floor. Also the Committee requests "that no compromise on this bill be entered into without prior consultation with and approval of Senator Hruska."

2S Forwards handwritten note of appreciation to the President from Mrs. Wint Smith for the condolence letter on the recent death of her husband.

3S Writes as Chairman of the Republican Senatorial Committee to request that the President be photographed on June 16 with several Republican challengers to incumbent Democratic Senators.

·4S Ted Stevens Writes in support of the Arctic Countries Mutual Interest Exchange Conference proposed by former Anchorage Mayor George Byer.

SS Requests item for use at a fund-raising auction sponsored by the Symphony Orchestra of Owensboro, Kentucky.

6S Requests autographed photograph for Rabbi and Mrs. Samuel Kawior.

7S Endorses invitation to speak at the annual State Bar of Texas convention in ·Austin July 1-3.

8S Ted Stevens Endorses Joe Fogarty for the FCC.

+n- 9S John Durkin r::ndu.L·scs Joe Fogarty .&.V.I. the FCC.

lOS Roman Hruska Endorses Dr. Philippe Shubik for reappointment to the National Cancer Advisory Board.

liS Gary Hart Writes on behalf of Robert Leland Johnson who is interested in being appointed to the vacant Judgeship in .

12S Write to solicit support for the Wheelabrator-Frye proposal James Allen for a pipeline gas (coal gasification) demonstration plant John Buchanan in Alabama. Note that ERDA is considering five ·such pro­ posals and that the Congress has appropriated sufficient funds for all five. Urge prompt action. 1. 1lespie Montgomery Strongly recommends that the President meet with Roger Ga1lopin, President of the Executive Council of the Inter­ national Committee of the Red Cross, who will be visiting May 24-25. Says Mr. Gallopin "is in a position to exert considerable influence in seeking an accounting I I for our missing countrymen." Also says he understands the Department of State has requested that the President meet with Mr. Gallopin.

2. Forwards letter to the President from Burdett W. Rust con­ (District cerning a problem he is having relative to his discharge from the Navy.

Requests that since the President cannot personally attend the Persian Festival in Texas on May 21, he send a televised message, as the Queen of is doing.

Urges that arrangements be made now for a public commitment of the delegates. "I will be pleased to meet with any of your staff, at any time, to discuss this possibility. I also want to say that there is a desperate need to get something started on your behalf in New York. It is already late!"

5. William Armstrong Recommends that a resident of Springs be appointed to the Air Force Academy Board of Visitors and suggests Joseph Reich for this.

6. Bill Frenzel Endorses Judson Bemis for the National Council of the Arts.

7. John McCollister Strongly supports Dr. Philippe Shubik for the National Cancer Advisory Board.

8. Thomas Morgan Recommends Emil E. Narick for the Chairmanship of the EEOC.

9. Stephen Neal Requests greetings for Ms. Annie Carter on her lOOth birthday May 24.

~·' President's ~1ail - May 18, 1976

House

1. Sends telegram: "Regardless of what happens in Michigan today, I urge you to stay in the race for the sake of ."

2. Phil Sharp Writes on behalf of a constituent, W. Malcolm Lowe of the Richmond Glove Corporation, aski9t that consideration be given to reversing the ITC deci,1on on certain gloves, especially since the Departme of Labor did not concur with the ITC decision.

3. John Buchanan Sends Bicentennial poster created especially for the Birmingham Internationa Educational Film Festival.

4. John Murphy V. Brown as ·a SEC Commissioner·. s. H. Writes on behalf o Leon P. Minear who is interested in being appointed C of Education.

6. Manuel Lujan Luna for reappointment to the Amtrak

7. Manuel Lujan for the EEOC.

8. gr etings for ·Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lesnak on their d. g anniversary May 20.

9. John Murtha Requests greetings for Foster J. Nagle on his 76th birthday May 29. . . . . 10. John Murtha Requests greetings for Manny Schwartz on his 83rd birthday June 6.

11. John Murtha Requests greetings for William F. Conley on his 80th birthday June 16.

12. John Murtha Requests greetings for Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Bennett on their 50th wedding anniversary June 22. President's Mail - May 18, 1976

Senate lS Strom Thrumond Writes on behalf of the Electric Cooperative Association to urge reconsideration of the proposed budget ceiling on guaranteed loans of the Rural Electrification Administration. Says the "rural electrical co-op's pay-back record is enviable."

28 Dewey Bartlett Sends detailed letter in opposition to S. 3422, natural gas legislation introduced last week by Senator Pearson. Points out some of the shortcomings of the bill. Says the bill "compromises our hopes for a solution to the natural gas shortage. It is a snare and a delusion which will seriously impair America's ability to achieve the goal of energy independence by 1985, 1995, or 2005. 11 Urges the President to announce his firm opposition to such legislation.

38 Clifford Hansen Endorses Dr. Jean Henschel for the Consumer Products Safety Commission.

48 Endorses Mrs. Charles Mage for the National Advisory Council on Adult Education.

58 Charles Percy Requests greetings for Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Flynn for their 25th wedding anniversary June 25. President's Mail -May 19, 1976

House

1. 10 Members of the Express their support for the President's pandidacy. N.Y. Republican Delegation

2. Joe Waggonner Sends detailed letter of grati.tud7...:for the President's visit to the Shreveport-Bossier area op April 27. Talks about the impact of the visit. Encl §es copy of his letter to the editor thanking the people f their enthusiastic welcome for the President. Also en oses copy of a letter he re­ ceived from the Commandan of Barksdale AFB estimating that 70,000 people greeted th President.

3. Sends detap·ed letter ecommending a posthumous pardon for Otto Kerne "in reco ition of his record of contributions and the gr at debt e paid for its single blemish."

4. Kika de la Garza Writes thrpe-page letter about S. 1617, the Mediterranean Fruit Fly ~ill. Says that since this legislation was signed . on March lt5, "v. ry little has been done by the USDA to pre­ vent the spre of this dangerous pest into southern Mexico and eventual! into the United States .•• There is no way, Mr. Preside , that I can impress on you the need to provide sufficient funds to reduce and relieve the Medfly threat to the United States."

5. Urges favorable consideration of H.R. 7656, the Beef Research and Information Act.

6. Jack Brinkley Writes on behalf of Georgia South\'lestern College, which would like a Presidential letter to include in its yearbook.

7. F. Edward Hebert Writes as Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services to send a report prepared by a Civil Defense Panel he appointed to conduct a review of the U.S. civil defense program. Notes that two of the six recommendations made require Presidential consideration.

8. Expresses appreciation for the pen letter on the signing of the Federal Aid to Highways bill. Also says (in this letter dated Tuesday, May 18): "I have my fingers crossed for you today."

9. Bill Gradison Recommends that La\oJrence A. Kane, Jr. be reappo!nted to the President's Committee on Mental Retardation. Rl) <,... G:l President's Mail - May 19, 1976

House

10. Delbert Latta Recommends ~enjamin F. Marsh for appointment to the U.S. Delegation to the U.N. General Assembly.

11. Thomas Downing Recommends Colston A. Lewis for appointment as Chairman of the EEOC.

12. Robin Beard Encloses a copy of a letter he received from Joe M. Rodgers in support of Thomas L. Longshore for the TVA Board. 13. Kika de la Garza Recommends William (Bill) Phillips, Jr. as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development.

14. Thomas Kindness Sends invi~ation as General Chairman of the Committee for the Survival of a Free Congress to attend a Potomac Cruise on June 14.

15. Tom Hagedorn Endorses invitation from the Committee for a Free Congress to attend a Potomac Cruise on June 14.

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~I President's Mail - May 19, 1976

Senate

IS "You won because you acted like the President. Don't forget it. With respect, /s/ Barry" 2S Henry Bellmon Sends detailed letter recommending that Secretary Kissinger and Secretary Butz be replaced without delay:

3S Richard Stone Writes about a proposal to ensure funding for the Vocational Rehabilitation program and hopes OMB will thoroughly review the plan.

4S Edward Elson Expresses appreciation for the parchment copy of the Chaplain National Day of Prayer Proclamation.

SS Walter Mondale Recommends Judson Bemis for the National Council on the Arts.

6S Bob Dole Recommends Clyde Reed for the Public Broadcasting Corporatio~ Board.

7S Robert Taft Recommends Franklin G. Poik for Commissioner of the FTC. President's Mail -May 20, 1976

House

1. Wm. Broomfield Congratulations for victories in Michigan and . Reports that margin in Birmingham was four to one. Sends message from Grant Howell, Editor of Royal Oak paper, who expresses appreciation for luncheon meeting.

2. James Harvey Reports on hearings of Postal Service Subcommittee, at which 62 Members of Congres~participated. · States that vast majority of Congress poes not agree with policy of ''benign neglect" of :Z: Postal Service. Urges that increased funding for 0~~tal Service be made available.

3. Charles Grassley Requests again Presidfntial support of his bill to rescind automatic p~ raises voted by Congress for itself. Believes this woul have much voter appeal.

4. Lee Hamil ton Forwards petition from constituents urging that the ving Ground, Madison, , not be closed.

5. Robert Roe Forwards constituent that reduced postal · rates be individuals wishing to send relief pa of earthquake in Italy.

6. James Oberstar Requests Presidential message for the 153 members of Vitali family, on the occasion of its July 3 reunion.

7. James Burke Requests 50th wedding anniversary greetings for Mr. and Mrs. Adam McGhee.

8 • . Paul Findley Requests appointment to present Bicentennial quilt from 5th grade students of Rochester Elementary School.

9. Barbara Jordan Asks that full consideration be given to appointment of Dr. Robert L. Hilliard to serve on Federal Communications Commission.

10. Gus Yatron Recommends reappointment of Charles Luna to Board of Directors of AMTRAK.

11. Endorses appointment of Professor Morton Hamburg to Federal Communications Commission. President's Mail - May 20, 1976

Senate

lS and State their belief that Gary L. Curran should be 11 Republican Members appointed as Alternate Federal Cochairman of the of N.Y. Delegation Appalachian Regional Commission. Urges that initial recommendation of another candidate be rejected.

2S Sends thanks for letter following Pennsylvania Primary. "You can count on strong and deep support from our delegation and I will continue to do all I can to make sure of it."

3S Herman Talmadge Requests birthday greetings on 93rd birthday of Mrs. Anna Stroczynski on July 11.

4S Endorses invitation to attend the Liberty Bell Trek in Allentown on September 25.

SS Barry Goldwater In support of reappointment of William C. Smitherman as U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona.

6S Joseph Montoya On behalf of J.M. Todd and members of the New Mexico State Legislative Board, recommends reappointment of Charles Luna to Board of Directors of AMTRAK. - 2 -

President's Mail - May 24, 1976

House (continued)

9. W. Henson Moore Expresses appreciation for letter of regarding declining of invitation to State University.

10. Albert Johnson Expresses appreciation for 30-second elevision endorsement of his candidacy. Exte as congratulations on Primary victories.

11. W. Henson Moore Forwards copy of 1st Congress· nal District (Hebert) poll showing the President.defea ng and i~ that Di rict.

12. Charles Diggs Forwards copy of letter from a neighborhood advisory commission in Washing n, D.C., protesting restrictions placed upon street v dors in the District.

Elford Cederberg Recommends Dr. Ro Hilliard for appointment to the Federal Comm ications Commission.

14. recomme dation of James W. Yancey for appoint­ ssissippi River Commission. Has known ~hose brother is married to the Congress- r) for many years. "Your consideration of personal request will be very deeply appreciated by me."

15. Peter Rodino Recommends Franklin G. Polk, Chief Minority Counsel to the House Committee on the Judiciary, for appointment to the Federal Trade Commission.

16. Wm. Walsh In support of reappointment of Charles Luna to the Board of Directors of AMTRAK.

17. Thad Cochran Writes in behalf of James W. Newman I II, who is interested in being appointed as a Judge on the United States Court.

18. Edward Hutchinson Recommends Fraaklin G. £olk for appointment to the Federal Trade Commission.

19. Asks that Benjamin F. Marsh be considered for appointment to the U.S. Delegation to the U.N. General Assembly. - 3 -

President's Mail - May 24, 1976

House (continued)

20. L. H. Fountain Strongly endorses invitation to attend the Washington­ Beaufort County Bicentennial parade and celebration in Washington, , on August 4. President's Mail - May 24, 1976

Senate lS Sam Nunn Refers to forthcoming review by the Congress of one-year implementation of "most favored nation" status extended to Romania. Requests report on improvements, if any, which have been made with respect to Hungarian and German minorities in Transylvania, and on status of discussions between the United States and Romania on this issue.

2S Lawton Chiles Requests scheduling of an appointment for Bernie Little and August A. Busch III for "official" presentation of the 1975 President's Cup.

3S Warren Magnuson Write to renew requests that vacancy on the Ninth Henry Jackson Circuit Court of Appeals be filled by Washington State attorney.

4S Herman Talmadge Requests 84th birthday message for Mrs. O.W. Hornbuckle on June 3.

SS Clifford Hansen Forwards Mrs. Olive Groat's letter of commendation and support of the President.

6S Charles Percy Extends invitation, on behalf of Dmitar L. Rakich, Chairman, Bicentennial Committee, Serbian Orthodox Church, to the President and Mrs. Ford to attend the Bicentennial Salute on June 26. President's Mail - May 21, 1976

Senate lS Howard Cannori Extends, on behalf of the Boulder City () Bicentennial Committee, -an invitation to attend the September Bicentennial celebration at Boulder Dam.

2S Office of Requests information for young constituent regarding Senator Durkin everyday duties of the President.

3S Robert Taft Urges approval of Second Supplemental Appropriations Bill, 1976. Cites two areas of importance to the State of . First, $1.6 million for dike repairs at the Ce.dar Point Wildlife Refuge, near Toledo. Second, $12.6 million to proceed with an addition to the uranium enrichment facility at Portsmouth.

4S Charles Percy Requests 90th birthday message on June 20 for Mr. Clement E. Lumley, Sr. ss Clifford Hansen Forwards four two-dollar bills for autograph. George Ide wishes to use these for auction at national convention of the Round Table, International.

6S Frank Moss In support of reappointment Luna to Board of Directors of AMTRAK.

7S Warren Magnuson Urges reappointment of una to Board of Directors of AMTRAK.

BS Bill Brock Expresses continuing cone n over vacancy on the Board of Directors of the Ten ssee Valley Authority. Under­ stands that Tom Longsh re is tentative new nominee, who is as controversial as orge Hooper. "I must again urge you to promptly sen back to the Senate a preeminent, confirmable nomine ." President's Mail -May 21, 1976

House

1. Delbert Latta In reference to the continuing problem of excessively high water -levels of Lake Erie. Believes relief is in sight if the Squaw Island diversion plan is adopted and implemented. Urges that usual procedures of working through the International Joint Commission be "short­ circuited" and the U.S. Section work toward an early consummation of the agreement with Canada on the Squaw Island diversion project.

2. John Ashbrook Urges that original recommendations of the U.S. International Trade Commission be implemented with respect to specialty steel products.

3. Urges appointment of Marilyn V. Brown as a Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

4. Bo Ginn Recommends Dr. Donald F. Hackett of Georgia Southern College for appointment to the United States Metric Board.

5. James D. Santini Recommends appointment of Mrs. Joan Kenney to a vacancy on the National Adult Basic Education Advisory Council.

6. Recommends that consideration be given to appointing Dr. William Hurlburt Cooper as an alternate delegate to the 31st General Assembly of the United Nations.

7. Peter A. Peyser· Forwards Bicentennial Badge of the Massena Volunteer Fire Department.

8. Steve Symms, ·Philip Crane, Robert F. ~auman, Larry McDonald, James Collins, John H. Rousselot, , John Ashbrook, , George Hansen

Report in depth their views and those of a Coeur d'Alene, , surgeon regarding what they feel to be defects in H.R. 11124, the Medical Devices Act, now awaiting Presidential action. Thrust of argument is that the legislation will result in regulatory over-kill. President's Mail - May 21, 1976

House (continued)

9. Steve Symms In further reference to Medical Devices Act, reports on his c;:onversation with Dr. William Wardell, Professor at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, who · is concerned with provisions, which he believes, will result in over-regulation of drugs.

10. Jack Brooks Forwards copy of the report on the Revenue Sharing Bill, H.R. 13367, which was filed on May 15. The bill has been referred to Appropriations Committee, which has a maximum of 15 days to review it and report with its recommendations. Concludes letter "With every good wish for the Convention."

11. Ronald Mottl Writes regarding the Constitutional amendment .he has introduced to preserve the tradition of neighborhood schools and to ensure education without forced busing. Requests Administration support.

12. Expresses his support once again for the appointment of Judge Lawrence Semski to the National Advisory Committee .· for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

13. Phil Sharp Asks that consideration be given to declaring an Elwood baby, born at 12:01 a.m., January 1, 1976, as the "Bicentennial Baby of the United States."

14. Bruce Raymond Congratulations on Michigan victory • . Hopes that this Office Manager . is a forecast of things to come. Guy Vander Jagt

15. Ed Hutchinson Requests 85th birthday message on August 22 for Mrs. C.J. Holmes.

16. Marvin Esch Send a memorandum outlining Mighigan's .proposal to ERDA , regarding location of Solar Energy Institute. States the Governor and the State Legislature have launched a statewide effort, with broad support, to bring this research facility to Southeastern Michigan.

17 . Garry Brown Presents Bicentennial book, "Portage and Its Past," from the Portage Public Schools. Also requests autographed photograph for the Portage High School Band...... MAY 2 8 1976. 1976 v!l M__

Gilman Hopes the President will sign H.R. 13172, the second supplemental appropriations bill, which contains a section dealing with Federal funds for the non-food school assist­ ance program.

Joseph McDade Sends letter and resolutions he received from the Pennsyl­ vania National Guard Association concerning various matters of interest to the Association.

3. Keith Sebelius Sends detailed letter expressing concern "over the lack of affirmative action by this Administration in the conservation of privately-owned helium. I believe current policy is contrary to this nation's requirement to develop ,..,..,.._... .::::::::::;a~l~t~ernative sources of energy to meet our energy needs well "" the future."

Gladys Spellman Mildred Kodama who is retiring in the Prince Georges County

5. Bill Goodling Forwards poem ~rom Gary L. Gingerich. li, 6. George O'Brien Writes on behaif of Lockport Township, , to extend an invitation to the President or his representative for the Bicentennial Parade on September 18.

7. Pierre duPont Endorses invitation to attend the District Governor's Banquet and Ball of the Lions Club of Delaware on December 4.

8. Olin Teague Recommends that Charles Luna be reappointed to the Amtrak Board of Directors.

9. J.P. Hammerschmidt Recommends James Yancey for the River Commission.

10. Millicent Fenwick Requests greetings for Grover H. Norman on his 85th ' birthday June 29.

11. Augustus Hawkins Requests message for Mr. and Mrs. Grant Gaylord on their birthdays. President's Mail- May 27, 1976

Senate lS John Tower Writes in regard to proposed regulations for reimbursement on a cost-related basis for skilled nursing and inter­ mediate care facility services under Title XIX of the Social Security Act of 1972. Believes the proposed regu­ lations will "ensure greater Federal and State expenditures than would otherwise be necessary under a prospective rate-setting approach." Hopes they will therefore be modified.

2S Thomas Eagleton Sends copy of correspondence to the President from Gerald P. McAtee concerning Swedish movie, ''The Many Faces of Jesus."

3S Ted Stevens Sends detailed letter urging "you to make certain that Lake Placid receives the support it needs in every form to assure that the world understands from our actions in Lake Placid our feelings of peace and friendship. This can only come from a nation such as ours -- and will result only if we do our job, as only Americans can, in staging an event as important as the Winter Olympic Games." . \ -. 4S Endorses invit~tion from the Greene County Commissioners to attend the Bicentennial National Jamboree of the .

SS Robert Taft Recommends Dale D. Streid as a staff member of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.

6S Henry Jackson Recommends that Charles Luna be reappointed to the Board of Directors of Amtrak.

7S Clifford Hansen Writes on behalf of 12-year-old Manus Hand and his family who will be in Washington, D.C., June 24-26 regarding a Bicentennial project and would like to meet with the President. President's Mail -June 3, 1176

House

1. Glenn Anderson Writes in detail about the price differential problem created by FEA which results in lower tier oil averaging $4.21 per barrel (which is less than the production costs) as compared with the $5.25 per barrel average nationwide. Talks about the wide­ spread bipartisan support for change this issue has and about the short and long-term economic effects of the situation. Says, "even though you have heard from others, I understand there has been no Admin­ istration response."

2. Ronald Mottl Encloses results of a recent constituent poll cover­ ing busing and other issues.

3. Harley Staggers Expresses appreciation for the President maeting with the West Virginia Strawberry Festival King, Queen and their friends, and sends photographs for autographing.

4. Ron deLugo Says since his recent letter suggesting that the Economic Summit Conference be convened in the Virgin Islands, he has learned that Puerto Rico has been chosen. Hopes, though, that the President will visit the Virgin Islands before or after the Conference.

5. Charles Diggs Express concern over the pending decision before the Yvonne Burke Nuclear Regulatory Commission. to extend the General Electric Company a license to export to South Africa two atomic power plants. Urge the President "to insist that the General Electric Company withdraw its application." Writes in regard to the allegation that then Secretary of the Army Callaway improperly removed the name of LTC Wilfred Ebel from a promotion list signed by the President and sent to the Senate for _approval. Requests specific information on the President's role in this.

7. Frank Horton Write in reference to the recent letter from the 61 members of the Conference of Great Lakes Congress- men. Urge "that you ask the International Joint Commission to proceed with the Squaw Island project only if it is done concurrently with implementation of a regulation plan which would prevent the con- -~,__ ft t~nual high water levels of Lake Ontario." ~ ~~~ .fORo --k ~ ... (_, Q ~

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House

8. Edwin Eshleman Asks support for three Amendments relating to higher education which he introduced and which were adopted by the House in May.

9. Wilbur Mills Writes in regard to an autographed photograph re­ quest for Fred Forbes.

10. Millicent Fenwick Endorses Marilyn V. Brown for the SEC.

11. Guy Vander Jagt Endorses Dr. Robert Hilliard for the FCC.

12. Trent Lott Endorses Everett P. Sorrells, Jr. for the Assay Commission.

13. William Hughes Endorses invitation from the Grand Masonic Lodge of to attend the Monument dedication in Burlington on August 8. Requests representative if the President cannot attend.

14. Ed Jones Endorses James W. Yancey for the Mississippi River Commission.

·" President's Mail - June 3, 1976

Senate lS , John Tunney, John McFall, Jesse Unruh (Treasurer of California) Send telegram urging that S. 2498 be signed. Say "it would be of exceptional benefit to California small businesses and agricultural producers in the financing of mandated pollution control facilities."

2S Bill Brock Requests autographed photograph for Luther L. Carter, Jr.

3S Strom Thurmond Opposes any effort to eliminate the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps or to transfer executive jurisdiction of the program to another department. Believes the OMB proposed review of the program is unnecessary. 4S Bob Dole Expresses appreciation for the President meeting with City area elected officials regarding Richards-Gebaur AFB.

SS John McClellan Endorses Bruce E. Lovett for the FCC. • 6S Len Jordan Sends photograph to be autographed for William S. Campbell, who at 30 years old is known as Idaho's Mr. Republican. . • ·.

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June 2, 1976

Gerald R. Ford, President United States of America The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: For the past several months, I've been investigating allegations that past Secretary of the Army, HoNard Callaway improperly removed {the name of LTC Hilfred Ebel from a promotion list signed by you and sent to the Senate for approval. Much of the factual background of the matter remains unclear, although Pentagon logs indicate that you signed the promotion list on January • 14, 1975, and the list was then sent to the Senate on January 15th. In order to clarify varying accounts on the succeeding sequence of events, · it would be very helpful if you would clarify your own role in this process. Was LTC Ebel's name removed with your permission, and, if so, [Has the second list signed by you? Has the Senate officially notified of the change? As you can well appreciate, there are numerous legal and constitutional issues yet to be resolved in this matter. The possibility that a Secre­ tar-y of the Army iiiegaiiy removed a name from a promotion list for reasons totally unrelated to that officer's military record are alarming indeed. Whatever information you can provide will be extremely helpful.

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Presi dent's Mail - June 107 House // 1. Bo Ginn Requests assistance for Airman First ass Guy M. Bunkley who is serving a prison term in Greece.

2. John McFall Forwards a Bicentennial is constituent, Dawna Lewis.

3. Writes on behalf of the High School Choir in Abilene to request that t e oir be designated Good Will Ambassadors for the oming trip to Vienna, Austria, to the International Music Festival.

4. Bill Goodling Forwards letter to the President from Mr. Lois Byrnes Roney, Principal of the Educable Mentally Retarded Primary Class at Orendorf Elementary School in Manchester, whose students have made a flag as a Bicentennial gift to the President.

5. Endorses Dr. Edward Hinman as Director, Bureau of Medical Services, Public Health Service.

6. John McCollister Recommend their former colleague James D. Mike McKevitt and 23 other Members to fill one of the two vacancies on the Metric Board reserved for representatives of the small, independent business community.

7. Tim Lee Carter Recommends State Senator Clyde Middleton for the National Labor Relations Board.

8. Goodloe Byron Requests letter to Thomas G. Mohler on his retirement.

9. Bill Goodling Presents, on behalf of the Civil Club of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, a Molly Pitcher doll as a Bicentennial gift. President 1 s Mail - June 10, 1976

Senate lS Bob Dole Recommends C. R. Lake for the Advisory Committee of the white House Conference on Library and Information Systems.

2S Requests greetings for Mrs. Bertha Skates on her 92nd birthday July 24.

3S Howard Baker Requests greetings for Mrs. Leah Perley on her lOOth birthday August 30.

4S Birch Bayh Forwards Bicentennial scrapbook from Social Studies Classes at Lincoln School in Gary. ss Carl Curtis Forwards letter and Oscar of Professionalism award . from Defense Civil Preparedness Agency in Olney, Maryland. .... ,,

Presi dent's Mail - J ne 14, 1976

House

1. Barber Conable Says he and others on the Hil) are chafing at the bit to help in any way possible in the convincing of uncommitted . delegates to the National .Convention toward your nomination Up here we all have such a strong self-interest in your candidacy, evel). beyond friendship, that we cannot-under­ stand why you have not used us more. Under the circum­ stances it is no sacrifice for us to invest time or money in the process of persuasion, but we need direction." .. 2. Delbert Latta Says he is very concerned about "the mounting cries of consternation from people of Northwestern Ohio over the great number of lay-offs and cutbacks proposed by the U.S. Postal Service, adversely affecting many employees who have served most of their lives with the U.S. Post Office Department." Sends data questioning the justifica­ tion given by the Postal Service in this matter. Asks for a review and a suspension on the lay-offs and cutbacks.

3. Patsy Mink Writes in support of the request of the County Council of · Maui for continuance and perpetuation of the Johnny Horizon program.

4. Spark Matsunaga Writes in detail about "objectionable and surprising" CAB action in Docket 24421, and the recommendation by CAB that the Japan-Saipan route not be awarded to Pan American World Airways. Encloses letter he received from the Saipan Municipal Legislature expressing great concern that their wishes are being ignored by the Execu­ tive Branch.

5. James Burke Writes on behalf of the Joint Conference Committee of the Electrical Construction Industry of Greater to express concern over the impact which the recently announced eight percent increase in the price of flat rolled steel will have on their industry.

6. Charles Mosher Encloses copy of his detailed letter to Senators Helms, McClure, Curtis and Hansen in which he expresses his great disappointment over their letter to the President "attacking the potential nomination of Dr. Guy Stever for appointment as Science Adviser to the President."

. ·7. Endorses Mrs. Joanne Goldsmith for the National Community Education Advisory Council. /) <, 8. John Flynt Recommends that Charles Luna be reappointed to the Amtrak board. President's Mail -June 14, 1976

House

9. George Danielson Endorses invitation to the annual banquet of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church on September 18 in the Washington area.

· 10. · Ronald Sarasin Writes at request of ·Gerald J. Couture to share Mr. Couture's recommendations on social security and unemployment compensation.

11 . John Rhodes Forwards copy. of his book, '7he Futile System: How to unchain Congress and make the system work again," which he has autographed.

12. Stewart ~cKinney Sends lengthy letter suggesting that the President deliver a Presidential address at the Republican State Convention in Hartford in mid July, preceded by a visit to Waterbury; Stamford and New Haven. Tells why such visits are important.

13. Martha Griffiths Urges that Mrs. Sarah Goddard Power be appointed to the Former Member National Commission of the Observance of International Women 1 s Year. President's Mail - June 14, 1976

Senate lS Robert Taft Offers congratulations on the showing in Ohio. Believes the President's visit helped "immeasurably in your cam­ paign, as well as in mine and those of the Congressmen." Says to let him know if he can be of any help in the coming months.

2S Strom Thurmond Hopes South Carolina will be designated as a Rural Development Demonstration State and encloses a proposal . for this purpose which has been submitted by the State to the Executive Branch.

3S Charles McC. Mathias Expresses appreciation for the letter inviting him to serve as a Co-Chairperson of the 76-77 Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area, and accepts.

4S Lloyd Bentsen Endorses Ms. Emily \fuiteside for the National Council on the Arts.

SS Hopes Joseph V. MacDonald will be reappointed to the Amtrak Board.

6S J. Bennett Johnston Recommends Dr. Herbert Longenecker for the Federal Home Loan Bank Board of Little Rock.

7S Frank CRurch Expresses appreciation for the proclamation regarding relief assistance for Teton Dam flood victims. Requests that witnesses previously invited to testify at the now rescheduled June 15 hearing address the provisions of the proclamation and comment on the need for any additional legislation.

8S Endorses request from Roderick W. Wilson to meet with students representing the National Youth Science Camp on JWle 30. JUN 16 1970

7 IZI~ I ~.L

Request President's c~"ls by~~:'~~ House Resolution 1295, which directs the President to provide the House certain information with respect to any payment made by the U.S. to influence Italian politics.

2. Sends telegram urging that the worsening· drought situation be given prompt attention. Says he will provide further information if needed.

3. Joseph Karth Expresses gratitude for the note concerning his recent illness. Says he will resume his Congressional schedule on a limited basis.

4. Joseph Early Forwards hand-crocheted flag from Mrs. Amelia Mandella, a senior citizen from Worcester.

5. Sends tie as Bicentennial gift from Kassel Brothers Clothiers and requests greetings for Joseph Kassel on his birthday July 4.

6. Virginia Smith Recommends that Charles Luna be reappointed to the Amtrak Board.

7. James Santini Recommends that Charles Luna be reappointed to the Amtrak Board.

8. Charles Bennett Recommends Gary E. Weaver for the Regional Fishery Management Council.

9. John McFall Recommends Dr. Robert L• . Hilliard for the FCC.

10. Gladys Spellman Recommends Ms. Marilyn V. Brown for the SEC.

11. Paul Findley Sends detailed letter strongly endorsing invitation to address the Illinois Press Association on September 24.

12. Martin Russo Requests that Cook and Du Page Counties in Illinois be declared disaster areas because of extensive flood and tornado damage.

13. Harley Staggers Expresses appreciation for the President's letter con­ taining his views on the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1976, H.R. 10498. OR!) (,. President's Mail - June 15, 1976

House

14. Virginia Sm~th and Express concern about the competition the cattle industry 38 other r.fembers faces from meat imports, "95% of which are chilled and frozen beef." Call upon the Administration "to address itself to this problem immediately -- either to negotiate the voluntary restraints on meat imports at a level which would make allowances for the imports of 'stew beef' and other 'prepared and preserved' meats, or take other administrative action under the law to control the imports of this kind. This request comes to you from Representa­ tives of cattle-producing areas, and it is important to note that the cattlemen, generally, have approved the farm policies of this Administration as developed and enunciated by Secretary Butz. Any measures of relief from this unfair competition would reinforce the belief of the cattlemen that you have an understanding of their problems. 11

15. James Florio Requests greetings for Sergeant Raymond Smith on his 8lst birthday July 1.

16. James Florio Requests greetings for Mrs. William Tegeler on her 96th birthday . - .

President's Mail - June 15, 1976

Senate

lS Wisconsin Delegation Write in support of the Governor's request for emergency assistance for the State and urge that USDA be given authority to immediately provide the necessary aid.

2S Jacob Javits Writes on behalf of Irving Roth inquiring about a four­ day July 4 holiday.

3S Recommends that Charles Luna be reappointed to the Amtrak Board.

: JUL 7 1976

President's Mail -July 6, 1976

House

1. Donald Mitchell Forwards, on behalf of the Stainless Steel Flatware Manufacturers Association, a petition urging an extension of Proclamation 4076, which established a tariff-rate quota on certain stainless steel flatware until ,September 30. // 2. Gene Snyder Forwards box of signatures collecte~; Mrs. Julie Schildt of Louisville against forced busi · ·

3. Jerry Litton Hopes there will be prompt a when the Governor of lvlissouri asks for a disast area declaration for parts of southwest Missouri hi flooding. 4. Joe Evins Ur es signing of the ublic Works and Energy Research and De elopment Appropr·ations bill for FY 77. Says it is "a rudent bill, scally responsible and responsive to pub ic need."

5. Jim Santini il about the delay in response by EPA to a reque t fr Kennecott Copper Corporation officials for a meeting _concerning air quality standards and the possible closing of the McGill (Nevada) copper plant and smelter. Appeals to the President for action. Believes "EPA offi­ cials have been negligent in not responding earlier in a formal reply and if the plant is closed undoubtedly national publicity will follow."

6. Marvin Es ch Encloses copy of his testimony before the Rules Committee of the Republican National Committee on proposed. changes in the Vice Presidential selection process. Says it is too late this year to institute the change he proposes but hopes "that you and will take advantage of public pre-convention scrutiny of Vice Presidential possibilities. I strongly urge each of you to announce, at least two weeks before the convention, a list of per­ sons who you are seriously considering as Vice Presiden­ tial running mate. I would hope that in drawing up your list you would give serious consideration to both women and members of minority groups."

7. James Abdnor Hopes S. 391, the Coal Leasing Act Amendments, will be signed.

8. Gunn McKay Urges that S. 391 be signed. President's Mail - July 6, 1976

House

9. Writes in detail about the FY 77 appropriations of $10 million for "Acceleration of Projects" \vhich has been approved by the House and Senate in their respective DOT Appropriations bills. Hopes the Everett (Pa.) By-Pass \vill be selected as one of these projects. Says how important it is to him that funding be approved.

10 . James Abdnor Writes about the continuing drought situation in South Dakota. Hopes the hay transportation assistance program will be continued past its scheduled July 16 termination date.

11. Frank Horton Writes as Chairman of the Commission on Federal Paperwork about S. 3232 and H.R. 12931, the Customs Paperwork Reduc­ tion Act of 1976, \vhich the Commission recommends. This legislation would reduce the paperwork burden imposed on travelers arriving at a U.S port of entry and on the importers of small commercial shipments. Urges support.

12. Robert McClory Expresses appreciation for the President meeting with the Reverend Tony Ahlstrom and Joel Ahlstrom on July 1. Also says his grandson, Michael Etienne will long remember the meeting.

13. Guy Vander Jagt Writes about an August 1 fund ra1s1ng mailing on behalf of the National Republican Congressional Committee to raise funds for Republican Congressional candidates. Says the mailing "would include both a personal letter signed by you, as well as one by Governor Ronald Regan." Encloses the proposed letters.

14. Recommends Donald ~1. Carlson as Comptroller of the Currency.

15. Thomas O'Neill Recommends Ms. Victoria Schuck to fill the position of the recently deceased Robert Rankin on the Commission on Civil Rights.

16. Trent Lott Recommends Dr. Robert Hilliard for the FCC.

17. Robert Michel Recommends Donald ~f. Carlson as Comptroller of the Currency.

18. John Brademas Recommends, on behalf of the Indiana State Director of the United Transportation Union, that Charles Luna be renominated to the Amtrak Board. ""- ,/;:~· : •. :.: -~" 'l '~ :.;- President's Mail -July 6, 1976

House

19. Robert McClory Recommends-Donald ~1. Carlson as Comptroller of the Currency.

20. Ray Thornton Recommends Maurice Smith for the National Transportation Policy S~udy Commission.

21. Barber Conable Recommends B. Jenkins ~liddleton for the Export-Import Bank Board of Directors.

22. Robert Lagomarsino Forwards poem from Rod C. Teter for possible use during the Bicentennial.

23. Expresses pleasure at hearing that Susan Ford may study at the University of Kansas. Says he would be. glad to provide information about the University and the State.

24. Clarence Brown Endorses invitation to attend the U.S. Open National Championship for Junior Drum and Bugle Corps in Marion, Ohio, August 12-14.

25. Trent Lott Extends, on behalf of the Biloxi Mississippi Chamber of Commerce, an invitation to address its Morning Call Coffee Club sometime during July.

26. Bill Goodling Cites benefits of releasing the "$800 million to $1 billion of Farm and Home Administration money that isn't being released."

27. Albert Johnson Sends invitation to a ''Frontier Days Celebration" he is having at Bendigo State Park on July 24. . . 28. John Murtha Requests greetings for ~rrs. P. M. Pitzer on her 90th birthday July 14.

29. John Murtha Requests greetings for ~Irs. Laura Jameson on her lOOth birthday August 14.

30. John Murtha Requests greetings for ~lr. and Mrs. Henry Frombach on their 50th wedding anniversary July 31.

31. John Murtha Requests greetings for Frank Foreback on his 89th birthday July 16.

: President's Mail - July 6, 1976

Senate

IS Philip Hart Writes in detail concerning S. 3421, which provides that under certain circumstances, the soft-drink bottling industry shall be exempt from certain provisions of the anti-trust laws. Cites companion bill, H.R. 6684, which extends the anti-trust exemption to the private label trademarked food industry. Says the Justice Department has expressed opposition to both. Hopes that the President will be able to review the bills before Committee hearings in late July, and that he will advise the Committee if the position of the Justice Department is the position of the Administration.

2S Walter Huddleston Send three-page letter concerning the June 19 emergency George McGovern declaration for , South Dakota, and Wisconsin Robert Dole in order "to provide assistance to thousands of livestock Hubert Humphrey producers facing the imminent prospect of stock losses as Dick Clark a result of the disastrous drought condition in the upper Midwest." Say they learned in Subcommittee hearings that "felv producers are taking advantage of the program in its· present form." Detail the changes which should be made.

3S Recommends the Honorable Edward V. Healey, Jr. for the National Advisory Commission for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency.

4S "Now, after over 20 years of inadequate honey prices because of the easy importation of honey, beekeepers are in a situation of low honey yields and poor prices which may force them out of business. Therefore, I urge you to exercise your authority to lower the level of honey im­ ported at the present tariff rate to at least 20 million pounds.''

SS James Abourezk Urges that the Public Works Appropriations bill be signed.

6S Jennings Randolph Hopes the Phase II regulations relating to Section 404 of the Water Pollution Control Act will be delayed for 90 days in order for there to be legislative action on this Section.

7S Robert Stafford Recommends M. Barry 1-leyer for the National Transporta­ tion Study Commission.

8S Recommends Alexander E. Williams for the EEOC,(~-0~r

' \ President's Mail - July 6, 1976

Senate

9S Warren Magnuson Recommend that Charles Luna be renominated to the Amtrak Vance Hartke Board. lOS Charles Percy Recommends Donald M. Carlson as Comptroller of the Currency. liS Clifford Hansen Recommends Dr. E. Gerald l-leyer for the Metric Board. President's Mail- July 7, 1976

House

1. Urges that S. 391, the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act, be signed.

/ 2. Sends telegram requesting prompt action -on the upcoming request from the Governor for a disa~ter declaration for parts of southeastern Kansas suffeping from flood damage. / 3. Clarence Miller Forwards three Bicentennial voui~es, the 50 State Books, from 82-year-old Joseph Stri land of Marietta.

4. Manuel Lujan Forwards let'ter of views the President from a con- stituent, J. Stuart Nels

5. Charles Bennett Requests greetings fo Charles H. Mann on her 90th birthday July 3 .

6. John Erlenborn. Forwards Bice Flick-Reedy Corporation i

7. Tom Steed ·Recommends ng of S. 391, the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments

8. Gladys Spellman Recommends Charles Luna for reappointment to the Amtrak Board.

9. Bill Alexander Recommends Maurice Smith for the National Transportation Policy Study Commission.

10. Robert Lagomarsino Writes on behalf of a constituent, Alfred J. Perlman, to request an autographed photograph.

11. Garner Shriver Endorses invitation to address the Kansas Press Women's Conference in Wichita October 29-31.

12 . . Jaime Benitez Recommends Carmen R. Maymi as Chairman of the EEOC.

: President's Mail- July 7, 1976

Senate lS Carl Curtis Recommends Burkett Van Kirk for the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

2S William Roth Recommend~ Charles Luna for reappointment to the Amtrak Board.

3S Herman Talmadge Requests greetings for Mrs. Georgia L. Price on her lOOth birthday July 17. JUl 9 1976

President's Mail - July 8, 1976

House

1. Spark Matsunaga Writes as Chairman, Subcommittee on Federal, State and Community Services. Forwards his Subcommittee's report on transportation problems of older Americans, "Senior Transportation: Ticket to Dignity." Discusses the recom­ mendations the report makes to the President, especially those dealing with "the problem of lack of coordination// among the more than 30 federal programs now available at least in part, to fund transportation for the e · rly. Says the President has the "unique ability to program lines to better serve the public purp e. 11

2. Strongly objects to Q.\IB' s recommendation Secretary Kleppe "that a substantial portion of Perdido be deauthor- ized. I earnestly request your assis ce in having OMB reconsider its position on the legi ation to increase the authorization for the Gulf Is nds National Seashore."

3. James Burke Writes on behalf of a constitu nt, Salvatore La Rosa, concerning his son' problems in gaining a cor- rection of his military rds, and related matters.

4. Steve Symms Expresses t usinessmen over the unclear language of der 11246, which is aimed at "promoting on-discr· ination and uniformity in govern- ment emplo n those firms which do government contract wo ves examples of how the Order is being interpreted so encloses material on costs of im­ plementing su regulations.

5. Ed Derwinski "The ruling by a Civil Rights Regional Office prohibiting single sex school events~ such as father/son and mother/ daughter events, is a classic example of bureaucracy running wild. It is an outrageous bureaucratic edict. I strongly recommend a directive from you, as President, overruling this particular development.lf

6. Robert Lagomarsino Recommends Mrs. Joan S. Follendore for the Metric Board.

7. Margaret Heckler Recommends John Winthrop Sears for the U.S. Advisory Commission on International Education and Cultural Affairs.

8·. Gene Taylor Requests greetings for Mrs. r.iaude Ingram, who has been a Republican Committee woman for more than 50 years and is being honored at a dinner July 13 since she is retiring from active political participation. President's Mail - July 8, 1976

House

9. James O'Hara "When the United Nations Security Council meets tomorrow, I urge you, in the strongest possible terms, to instruct the United States Delegation to veto any resolution seek­ ing to condemn for its successful rescue of hostages, who had b<:?en held captive by terrorists in Uganda."

10. Robert Cornell Recommends Dr. Robert H. Maier for the Committee on Science and Technology.

11 . John Murtha Requests greetings for ~Irs. Christina Virus on her 89th birthday June 30. President's Mail - July 8, 1976

Senate lS Robert Taft Sends letter of views from his constituent, Art Combs of .

2S Russell Long Recommends Robert L. Hilliard for the FCC. JUL 1 C ,,,

President's ~ail - July 9, 1976

HOUSE

1. Ed Jones Telegram urging that positive steps be taken to curb alarming escalation of postal rates.

2. Tom Bevill Requests interview with the Pres~dent for former constituent who "has important ,information that will be very helpful to you and t4at it is very urgent that he see you." :// 4 3. Paul Findley Recommends Donald M. for appointment as Comptroller of the

4. Silvio Conte Recommends appoint of Dr. Arless M. Spielman to the Title XII oard provided in the International ood Assistance Act of 1975.

5. Writes on be alf of Dr. Walter R. Guyton who wishes nt to the Advisory Committee of the nedy Center for the Performing Arts.

6. F. Edw Hebert communication from John Meghrian, President , and letter to the President from officials of the National Waterways Conference, off ing their recommendations of candidates to the Na ional Transportation Policy Study Commission. President's Mail - July 9, 1976

SENATE

lS Bill Brock Writes in support of invitation extended by the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. to address the 19th Annual Convention of the group on September 13 in Boston.

2S Edward Brooke Forwards letter from 1-Ir. Howard Got lieb, Director of Special Collections, Boston University, asking the Senator to extend an invitation to attend the dedication of the Room at the University. This is an open invitation for a date after the November election.

3S Bob Dole Commendation for rapid action with respect to ruling on father-son and mother-daughter banquets. Also encloses OSHA booklet, "Beware of Machine Hazards." · Suggests cancellation of such federal projects and attention to the real farm problems would "make hay" in the Midwest.